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Oana Simion has become the first athlete from Romania elected to the Players' Council of the International Tennis Federation (ITF), following the elections for the 2026-2027 term.

Ana-Maria Tapescu

11 December 2025, 09:10

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With a 12-year career in professional tennis, Oana Simion is one of the two representatives of Europe on this council, which includes a total of seven members. The council is led by Mary Pierce, a former French champion with two Grand Slam titles. At the age of 29, Oana Simion is ranked 490 in the WTA rankings, continuing to build her career in professional tennis.

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